Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad

Name: Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup white wine; SALAD:; 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel free to add other favorite veggies—like asparagus and green beans—and serve with rolls or pita bread.—Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine
SALAD:
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Originally published as Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Salad in Country Woman August/September 2013

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eliza1948

Jan 28, 2018

I love shrimps, orzo and it is a complete plate: it has protein, carbohidrate and vegetables
choney2

Jul 3, 2013

right now I am giving this an average, the recipe is chilling in my fridge. I do not know if the shrimp is to be drained after cooking in the wine mixture. I am assuming it does. Let you know how it comes out!